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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... [read more]
In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... [read more] Blog: Teaching and turning Japanese in Tottori...
Date: July 6th 2008
During my homestay I took a 3 day trip to Japan's coast and went to stay with my friend Kohei in Tottori. He is at University there, so I was really lucky and able to be a japanese student for a few days...and a teacher! (read about my time with Kohei last year - A beautiful place with an horrific tale... AND Officially solo...). I helped teach a few of the English classes with a lady from Zimbabwe. One lesson was on the dif ... read more
Date: July 6th 2008
During my homestay I took a 3 day trip to Japan's coast and went to stay with my friend Kohei in Tottori. He is at University there, so I was really lucky and able to be a japanese student for a few days...and a teacher! (read about my time with Kohei last year - A beautiful place with an horrific tale... AND Officially solo...). I helped teach a few of the English classes with a lady from Zimbabwe. One lesson was on the dif ... read more
